- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singer
- Saindhavi
- Music director
- Sam C. S
- Movie name
- Lakshmi
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Jun 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Dreamy Little Chellamma' (also known as 'Dreamy Chellamma') from the movie 'Lakshmi' (2018) is an inspiring and playful track that encourages a young girl to follow her passion for dance and realize her dreams. Written by Madhan Karky and composed by Sam C.S., the lyrics urge the child to open her eyes to her potential, embrace her dreams like a close friend, and soar high like a bird unfettered by external opinions or constraints.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Vaanam pola kanaa”
Compares the expansive growth of the child's dream to the vast open sky ('Vaanam pola kanaa').
Anaphora / Rhyme (Emoni/Esubu)
“Unakkae unakka”
Repetition of phrase structures starting with 'Unakkae unakka' and 'Athukkae athukka' creating a rhythmic flow.
Metaphor (Uruvakgam)
“Nee rekka rendu katti paranthukko”
Encouraging the child to grow metaphorical wings and fly ('rekka rendu katti paranthukko').
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Trivia
The film 'Lakshmi', directed by A. L. Vijay, stars Ditya Bhande as a passionate child dancer alongside Prabhu Deva. The music for the film was composed by Sam C.S., with lyrics penned by Madhan Karky.
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